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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 516.23 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 516.23 and 269.90 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 516.23 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/516.23 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 516.23 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 139,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,326.55/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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